R&D Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
The R&D Mechanical Engineer executes mechanical design, support, and research engineering tasks for new products in the robotics painting market. Assigned work varies in size and complexity and requires attention to engineering and design detail. The engineer designs robotic linkages, selects drives and peripheral components, and considers how design choices affect product performance, reliability, and cost. The role also resolves issues with existing products and installations by working with stakeholders on mechanical hardware concerns, including motion, electrical, and fluid-handling components. The engineer develops and releases component and assembly designs and drawings, performs or defines analyses, reviews commercial component options, and designs castings, weldments, drive components, and machined parts. The role includes establishing dimensions and tolerances using GD&T principles, addressing concerns raised by assembly technicians and suppliers, estimating design duration and labor cost, and releasing components and bills of materials in Oracle ERP. Additional work includes product validation and performance testing, cross-functional collaboration, project scheduling, and creating technical procedures, work instructions, and product documentation. Some business travel is required as needed. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant exposure or experience in mechanical design and analysis through coursework, research, internships, co-op assignments, or industry work. The candidate should have foundational machine-design knowledge, CAD and engineering-calculation tool exposure, analytical and troubleshooting skills, and an interest in robotics, automation, and industrial equipment. Willingness to learn FANUC robot operation, programming, and robotic application development is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience through coursework, research, internships, co-op assignments, or industry work involving mechanical design and analysis.
- Fundamental understanding of machine design, mechanisms, and mechanical system development.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and technical procedures.
- Exposure to CAD modeling software and engineering calculation tools, including SolidWorks, Mathcad, or similar platforms.
- Interest in robotics, automation, and the development of industrial equipment.
- Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills for mechanical and interdisciplinary engineering challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and contribute to project schedules and technical deliverables.
- Willingness to learn FANUC robot operation, programming, and robotic application development.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis using tools such as SolidEdge, SolidWorks, 3D and 2D CAD, Ansys, or Mathcad.
Responsibilities
- Select and package mechanical components.
- Develop, update, modify, and release component and assembly designs and drawings using SolidWorks.
- Define and implement analyses for mechanical design problems.
- Review and rationalize commercial component options for designs.
- Design castings, weldments, drive components, and other machined parts.
- Complete and release production drawings with minimal supervision.
- Establish dimensions and tolerances for new components, applying GD&T principles.
- Address and resolve design concerns raised by assembly technicians and suppliers.
- Estimate the duration and labor cost of proposed design work.
- Release components and bills of materials (BOMs) in the Oracle ERP system.
- Develop and execute paint product validation and performance tests.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robotic painting systems.
- Create simple project schedules to support engineering activities and project milestones.
- Create technical procedures, work instructions, and product documentation content.
- Investigate and resolve mechanical hardware issues involving motion, electrical, and fluid-handling components.
- Travel for business as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement program
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible benefit dollars
- Holiday and vacation program
- Opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
